CSL vs. 996 GT3

[spanner]

Originally Posted by m33ufo

I'd actually almost completed a deal on a new Lotus 2-11 a few weeks ago and then realised that I wouldn't be able to get it into my garage without grazing the front splitter on entering. They only have 90mm ground clearance and my drive runs slightly downward to my garage - just enough to be a problem! Totally fantastic cars to drive.

oh dear! Surely a couple of bit of wood could solve the problem?

Sounds like you may need to move house

[Andyk]

Originally Posted by m33ufo

Actually it's the opposite for me, I think the Mk1 front end looks much more dated than the Mk2.

Would have to agree with that as well...mrk1 will always be a classic but it does look a tad dated..

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Andyk

Would have to agree with that as well...mrk1 will always be a classic but it does look a tad dated..

It's a damn lot newer looking than the old kit though

I went with the Mk1 996 GT3 as I just couldn't bare to pay all that money for a car that looked like it was from the 70's. I must admit though I've matured in my taste and would consider one, like a 993 or even 964, but I just don't have the budget required to maintain an air cooled engine.

To comment on some previous posts - the thing that can be forgotten when thinking caterfield is that they are cheaper to run thanks to their lightness, meaning brakes are cheaper, use less petrol, their engine are generally less sophisticated and can be bought for next to nothing etc. Initial outlay can be higher if you build from scratch, but overall it should be a cheap ownership experience (after you invest in good wet weather gear )

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by m33ufo

Erm....yes, I'm sure that I could have made something up to slide into place if needed. Kind of makes a nonsense of my electric garage doors though, having to open the garage - position the "contraption" - drive out - get out of the car - recover the "contraption" to the garage - get back in car and drive off...

I know the CSL doesn't have the same problem so I'll stick with that OR there's the non CS GT3 I now have a test drive in tomorrow which should (probably) be ok. I've got the Cobalt car down to £40K which doesn't sound a bad deal, just still not convinced I won't be happier in a CSL - hopefully after a spin tomorrow I'll be better placed to make a decision.

bet you buy the porsche

[m33ufo]

Originally Posted by spanner

oh dear! Surely a couple of bit of wood could solve the problem?

Sounds like you may need to move house

Erm....yes, I'm sure that I could have made something up to slide into place if needed. Kind of makes a nonsense of my electric garage doors though, having to open the garage - position the "contraption" - drive out - get out of the car - recover the "contraption" to the garage - get back in car and drive off...

I know the CSL doesn't have the same problem so I'll stick with that OR there's the non CS GT3 I now have a test drive in tomorrow which should (probably) be ok. I've got the Cobalt car down to £40K which doesn't sound a bad deal, just still not convinced I won't be happier in a CSL - hopefully after a spin tomorrow I'll be better placed to make a decision.

[m33ufo]

Originally Posted by lawsy

bet you buy the porsche

At the moment my thoughts are that I'll go with the CSL. The Porsche will have to be VERY good to change my mind.

Then again, what about an M6

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by m33ufo

At the moment my thoughts are that I'll go with the CSL. The Porsche will have to be VERY good to change my mind.

Then again, what about an M6

Ive owned a 996 turbo ( my favourite car as a boy growing up), not same league as a gt3 but it was special just like the csl.
The fact that you are test driving one, says to me you are thinking of buying.

You will have to have great restraint.

M6 is a totally different car, not one bit of rawness, which gt3 and csl have in abundance

[m33ufo]

Originally Posted by lawsy

Ive owned a 996 turbo ( my favourite car as a boy growing up), not same league as a gt3 but it was special just like the csl.
The fact that you are test driving one, says to me you are thinking of buying.

You will have to have great restraint.

M6 is a totally different car, not one bit of rawness, which gt3 and csl have in abundance

Yep, I'd buy it if the price was right and I liked the car. But the only reason I'm even looking is that my CSL deal has been postponed (hopefully for not too long!). I'm rubbish at waiting.

I apprciate that the M6 is aimed at a different audience but it still has appeal and would be terrifying (but fun) on a track day

[Pacman]

Already said you can buy mine...no waiting...
See the pictures posted by Jay in Detailing.....

[m33ufo]

Originally Posted by Pacman

Already said you can buy mine...no waiting...
See the pictures posted by Jay in Detailing.....

I'll just go and take a look


Edit....great condition!